Questions and CORRECT Answers
Propane - CORRECT ANSWER - Nontoxic, odorless, colorless and an odor is added for
detection.
Heaved than air, burns and ignites easily
Stored as a liquid
Hazmat DOT for Propane - CORRECT ANSWER - Based off for the March 23, 2003
DOT law
Pick the shortage route
Plan rest stops
Provide a 24 hour contact number
Avoid high population areas, bridges and tunnels
Keep secured and locked
Always have the proper paperwork
Hiring employees - CORRECT ANSWER - Look for employment gaps
Frequent job changes
Check reference
Check all addresses
Criminal background check
Interview
Propane tanks - CORRECT ANSWER - Both vertical and horizontal types of tanks
SME tanks
Valves control the flow
Contains a shutdown system to stop the flow in an emergency
Always shutdown and secure when not present
, Uncontrolled propane release - CORRECT ANSWER - Caused by:
Broken valves
Piping failure
Damaged hose
Damaged container component
Propane emergency - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Evacuate upwind minimum 335 feet
2. Shut down the dispenser
3. Call for help ( give name, location and description of any injuries)
Propane expansion - CORRECT ANSWER - When release into the air it can expand up to
270 times
Cylinder sizes - CORRECT ANSWER - 1 pound camp stove
20 pound grill
Horizontal non forklift
30 pound camper
33.5 pound forklift
100 pound larger portable
Aluminum cylinder - CORRECT ANSWER - Light weight, corrosion resistant
Steele cylinder - CORRECT ANSWER - Most common, heavier and prone to corrosion
Composite cylinder - CORRECT ANSWER - Have special requirements for maintenance
Can see the propane through the cylinder